Security Engineer

Extra Space Storage • Salt Lake, UT

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Security Engineer protects company systems, applications, and data across on-premises and cloud environments. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who can identify security problems before they become critical issues. In a dynamic, cloud-first environment, you will implement security controls, assess risk, and strengthen monitoring and response processes, while helping shape security policies and influencing teams across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Technology or similar
• 2-4 Years of experience in Software Development, IT Systems Administration and/or Cyber Security
• Understanding of firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and IDS/IPS concepts.
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them.
• Effective communicator, positive attitude, a dedicated team player

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+/CySA+, ISC2 SSCP, AWS Cloud/Security Certifications, and/or ISC2 CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the security engineering team and adjacent IT teams to conduct security reviews, provide hardening recommendations, and implement security controls across company IT assets.
• Monitor emerging threats, assess threat intelligence, and apply security solutions that strengthen the company's security posture.
• Administer and tune endpoint and email security tools to prevent, detect, and respond to threats.
• Support and enhance vulnerability management, including identification, tracking, and remediation, to maintain comprehensive visibility across on-premises and cloud infrastructure and services.
• Participate in security incident response and the on-call rotation for events involving supported infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and maintain security standards, runbooks, and technical documentation.
• Work with company leadership, IT management, and teams across the business to deliver security awareness efforts and promote a security-first culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level